David Sedaris to talk pretty at the Paramount on November 20
David Sedaris, whose acid-tongued memoirs of family life have made him a favorite of just about everyone, will be swooping into the Paramount Theatre on November 20 to read from...
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Teatro Vista announces a 2018-19 season loaded with premieres of Latinx work
On Tuesday, Teatro Vista announced the lineup for its 2018-19 season, including the world premiere of “The Abuelas,” a sequel to 2017-18’s “The Madres.” First will be “American Jornalero” by...
Congo Square’s ‘Twisted Melodies’ will tour in 2019, with a stop at New York City’s Apollo
One of Chicago’s most essential one-man shows is going on a three-city tour. “Twisted Melodies,” written and performed by south side-resident Kelvin Roston, Jr. and originally produced by Congo Square...
Griffin Theatre Company sets casting for ‘The Harvest,’ the closing show of its 30th season
On Monday, Griffin Theatre Company announced casting for the Chicago premiere of “The Harvest,” a drama by Samuel D. Hunter that follows a group of religious neophytes as they plan...
Victory Gardens sets lineup for 10th Ignition Festival of New Plays
On Wednesday, Victory Gardens Theater announced the lineup for this year’s Ignition Festival of New Plays, which marks the series’ tenth anniversary. The fest’s six featured plays will be presented...
The Joffrey Ballet calls 2017-18 season the highest grossing in company history
On Wednesday, the Joffrey Ballet said that it set an attendance record in 2017-2018, breaking a previous record claimed by the 2016-2017 season. According to the company, total attendance in...
Casting set for Drury Lane’s ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,’ directed by Tony-nominee Marcia Milgrom Dodge
Drury Lane Theatre has announced casting for its remount of Tennessee Williams’ “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.” The show will be directed by Marcia Milgrom Dodge, who received a...
Local kids chosen for Cadillac Theatre’s run of ‘Waitress’ national tour
On Monday, Broadway In Chicago announced that two young local actresses have been cast in the role of “Lulu” during the Chicago engagement of “Waitress.” Camryn Cavaliero, 5, of Chicago...
Janet Ulrich Brooks to star in Theatre at the Center’s ‘The Lady with all the Answers’
Janet Ulrich Brooks will make her Theatre at the Center debut when she takes to the stage as Ann Landers in “The Lady with All the Answers.” The show opens...
Northlight Theatre announces casting for its 44th season, including two world premieres
On Friday, Northlight Theatre announced casting for its 2018-19 season, with a lineup of five shows that includes the music of Nina Simone and the world premiere of a Jane...